Design thinking and human-centered design teach us that the fastest, most effective path to change starts with empathy. But even the most observant, curious change leader can struggle to deeply understand what’s blocking change in their organization. Games can help - they put people at ease, providing a framework and safe space for expressing deeply held, complex motivations. We’d like to share a game we developed for just this purpose - the Barriers to Change Cards. Use the cards to explore a variety of ways to play the game and how to use the results to improve change management outcomes. XPLANE Director of Consulting Stephanie Gioia and Consultant Nina Narelle hosted a session at the Association for Change Management's annual conference, Change Management 2016. This year, their hands-on, interactive session was titled "Games for Change: A Human-Centered Approach for Diagnosing Organizational Barriers".